Man Killed in Street Fight in Hamilton

A 20-year-old man died in hospital after a street fight in central Hamilton on Saturday the 19th. The fight was between two groups, one person was killed, and three other people were injured. The other three people have injuries ranging from moderate to serious. Witnesses reported seeing carloads of people armed with machetes and knives prior to the fight. The victims were stabbed. Police were called to an “altercation” at 12:10am on Alexandria Street. It has been reported that some people involved, including the offender fled the scene immediately after. Police have started a homicide investigation into the death. Alexandra Street was closed on Sunday, and dozens of guests at a hotel on the street have been asked to stay put for the time being.